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Lawrence County, Kentucky

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Located in eastern Kentucky along the West Virginia border, Lawrence County was formed on December 14, 1821, out of parts of Floyd and Greenup counties. The Big Sandy River and its Tug Fork form its eastern borders. It covers an area of 420 square miles. Lawrence County was named in honor of Capt. James Lawrence, commander of the U.S.S. Chesapeake during the War of 1812. LOUISA is the county seat.

The population of Lawrence County was 10,726 in 1970; 14,121 in 1980; and 13,998 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.lawrencecounty.ky.gov/.

Below is a list of Lawrence County Genealogical and Historical Socities, Mail-List, Libraries and Archives Addresses and/or Links. See Also Kentucky Archives, Genealogical and Historical Societies for statewide Addresses and links. EMAIL US with websites links to Lawrence County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Lawrence County.

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Lawrence County County, KY Court, Probate and Tax Records

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Kentucky Researchers often overlook the importance of court records, probate records, and land records as a source of family history information. American court files mirror U.S. history. Buried away in Kentucky courthouses and archives everywhere are the dreams and frustrations of millions of citizens. The chances are great that your ancestors have left a detailed record of at least some aspects of their lives in Kentucky court records.

Lawrence County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1822 and Land Records from 1822 and is located at 122 South Main Cross Street., Louisa, KY 41230-1393; Phone: (606) 638-4108, FAX: (606) 638-0638 .

Lawrence County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1824 and Court Records from 1822 and is located at Courthouse, 122 Main Cross Street, Louisa, KY 41230; Phone Number(s): 606-638-4215.

Lawrence County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 122 Main Cross Street, Louisa, KY 41230; Office: 606-638-4743.

Below is a list of online resources Lawrence County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Lawrence Court Records.

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Lawrence County, KY Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

See Also Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Kentucky or Research In Vital Records

Kentucky Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.

Lawrence County public records for Birth Certificate & Death Certificates can be found at the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics, Ordering information is listed below. Copies of Lawrence County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Lawrence county clerk. Records of Lawrence County Divorce proceedings are available from the Lawrence County clerk of the circuit court.

Order Kentucky Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, Divorce and Marriage Certificates from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics online, by Mail, by Phone, Fax, On-Line, or Credit Card or In Person.

Below is a list of online resources Lawrence County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Lawrence County Vital Records.

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Lawrence County, KY Census Records

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Federal Population Schedules that exist for Lawrence County, Kentucky are 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940. Earlier U.S. censuses for Kentucky were destroyed, but published tax lists serve as a replacements for the lost 1790 and 1800 censuses.

Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree in Lawrence County, Kentucky are Industry and Agriculture Schedules availible for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Union Veterans Schedules were conducted in 1890 but only returns for sixty-five Kentucky counties remain of the 1890 Union veterans and widows schedule of the federal census of Kentucky.

Below is a list of online resources Lawrence County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Lawrence County Census Records.

Below is a list of online resources for Lawrence County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Lawrence County Census Records.

 

1830 Lawrence County, KY Census Records

1840 Lawrence County, KY Census Records

1850 Lawrence County, KY Census Records

1860 Lawrence County, KY Census Records

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1880 Lawrence County, KY Census Records

1890 Lawrence County, KY Census Records

1900 Lawrence County, KY Census Records

1910 Lawrence County, KY Census Records

1920 Lawrence County, KY Census Records

1930 Lawrence County, KY Census Records

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Lawrence County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records or Statewide Cemetery Links for Kentucky

There are many Cemeteries & Graveyards in Lawrence County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Lawrence County Tombstone Transcription Project.

Below is a list of online resources Lawrence Cemetery & Graveyard Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Lawrence County Cemetery & Graveyard Records.

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Lawrence County, KY Church & Bible Records

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